At the Global Writing Incubator, we believe academic writing can—and should—be engaging, creative, and genuinely collaborative.

Welcome to the Global Writing Incubator

Far too often, early career scholars’ research doesn't make it into influential journals. We work with cohorts—especially from regions underrepresented in the global publishing landscape—to develop their ideas into engaging manuscripts ready for publication. The Incubator’s 3-month programme is informed by our decades of experience in academic publishing, editing, and faculty development.

Most writing workshop models focus only on imparting knowledge. This is not the solution. If it were, scholars need look no further than the excellent writing courses freely available on most publishers’ websites. The challenge isn’t about access to information; it is about having the comprehensive support and community that scholars need to succeed.

What sets us apart?

  • cohort-based community

  • scaffolded structure

  • concrete publication opportunity

The Conversation Paradigm

At the centre of our philosophy is the concept of the conversation paradigm, and this is reflected in every aspect of the Incubator. We teach that scholars should not write in isolation; rather, at the very outset of their project they need to clearly define a conversation they are joining, and every aspect of their writing thereafter should focus on engaging that readership.

Our Process

We work with cohorts of 12–18 participants, and guide each, step-by-step, through a highly scaffolded process to publication, integrating peer-to-peer learning with hands-on mentorship at every step.

  • Immersive Workshops: The process begins with a dynamic, in-person workshop focused on building rapport and establishing a strong foundation for participants’ projects.

  • Collaborative Online Courses: Scholars then continue to develop their work together online, with peer review, real-time feedback, and encouragement every step of the way.

  • Cohorts & Community: Each cohort forms the bedrock of a lasting professional network, amplified by our community of practice.

  • Step-by-Step Guidance: Researchers receive clear guidance for each stage of the publication process, with deliverables that culminate in a manuscript for publication.

  • AI without Fear: We demystify AI tools, weaving them into our process, showing how they can save time and increase productivity—and help scholars focus on what matters most: their ideas.

  • Connection to Global Conversations: Through our academic networks, and webinars with journal editors, we connect scholars to opportunities and spotlight emerging voices.

  • Sustainable, Replicable Impact: The Incubator model is open-source and adaptable, empowering alumni to bring these methods back to their home institutions and communities.

“The workshop was amazing. I learned how to follow a step-by-step procedure to bring out my argument, and how to structure my whole paper around the argument. Thank you for opening my mind to understanding article writing so much better!”

N.N., Cameroon